Student Veterans of America Jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse - Position Overview: <P> Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) assess and monitor medical concerns, provides care to ill, injured or disabled program participants. Performs/teaches and reinforces accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques; assists in bathing, toileting, dental care, hair and nail care, personal hygiene and grooming routines as necessary. Administers medications skillfully. Keeps supervisor informed of individual needs and problems. Performs other duties as assigned. <P> Maintains confidentiality of information. <LI> Both Full and Part-Time scheduling available. <P> Essential Duties and Responsibilities: <LI> Performs/teaches and reinforces accepted infection control and personal grooming techniques; performs/teaches and assists in bathing, toileting, dental care, hair and nail care, personal hygiene and grooming routines as necessary. <LI> Performs/teaches and assists individuals in dressing, clothing selection, storage, laundering and repair of clothing and accessories, may help them shop for clothing. <LI> Performs/teaches and assists in proper use and care of shavers and razors, eyeglasses, hearing aids, prosthesis as prescribed by appropriate medical practitioner. <LI> Administers and teaches individuals first aid treatments; administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, and performs other health related techniques as required. <LI> Takes records, reports temperatures, blood pressures, pulse rate, weight, and other significant symptoms/health related occurrences; aides consumer in understanding, recording, reporting such factors. <LI> Maintains confidentiality of information. <LI> Reports unusual incidents and physical symptoms promptly and accurately to the supervisor. <LI> Applies valid and accepted limits for inappropriate behavior based on individual behavioral treatment Plan. <LI> As per written behavior plan or emergency situation, helps individuals to gain control in situations that the consumer is causing harm to themselves, others, or their environment, or a credible threat of the above, utilizing approved SCIP-R techniques. <LI> Relates effectively with others for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments and units. <LI> Administers medications skillfully and correctly. <LI> Keeps supervisor informed of individual needs and problems. <LI> Performs other duties as assigned. <P> Requirements <P> Education and Experience Requirements: <LI> Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), valid New York State License <LI> One year nursing experience with OPWDD population. <P> Qualifications and Knowledge: <LI> Knowledge of areas of practice specific to pediatrics, including child development and specific diagnoses. <LI> Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies. <LI> Maintain SCIP-R certification <LI> Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. <LI> Maintain acceptable standards of patient care. <LI> Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organization and active listening skills. <LI> Excellent organizational & time management skills. <LI> Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong collaboration skills. <LI> Exceptional problem solving skills, including a proactive approach to problem solving and the ability to make quick and independent decisions in response to changing conditions. <LI> Demonstrates motivation to augment current level of knowledge and practice through participation in continuing education courses. <LI> Proficient with Internet Explorer; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Microsoft Word; and Windows Operating System. <LI> Working conditions of this position do not substantially expose workers to adverse environmental conditions and are typical of an indoor work environment.